# I Cedri (Renato Ratti)

> White, Piemonte DOC Sauvignon by [Renato Ratti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/renato-ratti.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/i-cedri-piemonte-sauvignon-doc).

- **Producer:** Renato Ratti
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Sauvignon
- **Grape:** Sauvignon Blanc 100%
- **Production area:** A small vineyard of about 7,000 sq m facing the cedars of Villa Pattono
- **Harvest:** September, by hand
- **Vinification:** Hand-harvested in September, destemmed and gently pressed. Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks, where the wine stays over a year with regular batonnage on the fine lees, then further ageing in bottle before release.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

The cellar's first white, named for the centuries-old cedars of Lebanon in the park of Villa Pattono. First vintage 2002; full-bodied and suited to good ageing.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Intense, delicate aroma of white peach, grapefruit and green tomato leaf. Full, savoury palate.

## Food pairings

Antipasti, first courses, fish and white meats.